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Weather & Climate

ぴゅうっと

pyuutto

Sudden strong gust of wind

A single, sharp blast of cold wind that hits suddenly and passes quickly. More forceful and brief than a steady wind.

💡Used for a sudden gust that blows papers away, lifts skirts, or chills you unexpectedly.

Example

角を曲がった途端、ぴゅうっと冷たい風が吹いた。

A sharp gust of cold wind hit me the moment I turned the corner.

Quiz yourself

A ___ gust of wind blew my hat off.

___と突風が吹いて帽子が飛ばされた。

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Intermediate